Honda Element. Manual — part 412

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Check for water leaks.

REAR DOOR UNLOCK SYNCHRONIZATION ADJUSTMENT

1. Remove these items:

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Door panel (see REAR DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )

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Plastic cover, as necessary (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX - REAR DOOR )

2. Install the inner handle by securing the screws.

3. Close the door securely.

4. Pull the inner handle (A), and measure the inner handle stroke (B) when unlocking the door.

Inner handle stroke: 36 mm (1.42 in.)

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If the inner handle stroke is less than the specification, loosen the bolts (C) slightly, and move the
plates (D) in the direction shown by the minus arrow.

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If the inner handle stroke is more than the specification, loosen the bolts slightly, and move the
plates in the direction shown by the plus arrow.

Fig. 53: Pulling Inner Handle With Torque Specifications
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5. Tighten the bolts, and recheck the inner handle stroke.

6. Remove the inner handle, and attach the plastic cover making sure it is sealed around it outside perimeter

to seal out water, then install the door panel.

REAR DOOR GLASS REPLACEMENT

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1. Remove the door trim (see REAR DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

2. Pull out on the glass lock cover (A) to release the hooks (B) from the lock cover base (C), then remove

the cover.

Fig. 54: Releasing Hooks From Lock Cover Base
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3. Remove the bolts, then remove the glass lock (A) from the door.

Fig. 55: Removing Glass Lock From Door With Torque Specification
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4. While holding the glass (A), remove the nuts, then remove the glass.

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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Fig. 56: Identifying Glass With Torque Specification
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5. If necessary, release the E clip (A), and remove the glass lock (B), lock pin (C) and rubber seal (D) from

the glass. Remove the lock cover base (E) by removing the lock washers (F).

Fig. 57: Removing Glass Lock, Lock Pin And Rubber Seal From Glass
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

6. If necessary, release the E clip (A), and remove the washer (B), hinge (C), lock pin (D) and rubber seal

(E) from the glass.

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Fig. 58: Removing Washer, Hinge, Lock Pin And Rubber Seal From Glass
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7. Install the glass in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

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The glass and rear door edges should be parallel.

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Make sure the glass locks properly.

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Check that the glass contacts the glass seal evenly.

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Check for water leaks (see step 7 ).

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Test-drive and check for wind noise.

REAR DOOR GLASS SEAL REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the bolts securing the glass lock (see step 3 ).

2. Remove the glass seal (A) by pulling out on it.

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